R 012145Z FEB 19
MARADMIN 063/19
MSGID/GENADMIN/CG MCCDC QUANTICO VA//
SUBJ/RESULTS OF THE MARINE CORPS STUDIES SYSTEM (MCSS) CALL FOR STUDIES FOR THE 4TH QTR OF FY18 AND THE 1ST QTR OF FY19, AND THE CALL FOR STUDIES FOR THE 2ND QTR OF FY19//
REF/A/MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC CDI/R 271900Z AUG 18//
REF/B/DOC/CMC WASHINGTON DC/-/25SEP08//
NARR/REF A ANNOUNCED THE CALL FOR STUDIES FOR THE 4TH QTR FY18 AND THE 1ST QTR OF FY19.  REF B IS MCO 3902.1D, MARINE CORPS STUDIES SYSTEM (MCSS)//
POC/JAMES A. EVANS/GS15/OAD/-/TEL: 703-432-8124/EMAIL: JAMES.A.EVANS@USMC.MIL//
POC/L. R. WATTS/GS13/OAD/-/TEL: 703-432-8189/EMAIL: LISA.WATTS@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  Per reference (A), this message announces the results of the Call for Studies for the 4th quarter (QTR) FY18 and the 1st QTR of FY19.  This message also announces the Call for Studies for the 2nd QTR of FY19 (see paragraph 7).
2.  Tier I nominations are those considered appropriate, and meet the criteria provided in reference (B) as delineated by the Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) and Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration, (DC, CD and I), these nominations will commence as studies as soon as possible.  Tier II nominations are those found to be analytically sound but either cannot be executed with available resources and/or require further development (e.g., refinement of study scope).
3.  The level of analyst engagement and reduced funding precluded Operations Analysis Directorate (OAD) acceptance of more than one Tier I study.  The following study nomination is Tier I (sponsor in parentheses).
3.A.  Analysis of the Utility of the ESB as a Limited Alternative Platform for Amphibious Operations (COM, MARFORCOM).
4.  The following studies are Tier II:
4.A.  Marine Corps Logistics Data Foundation (DC, I and L).
4.B.  Combat Modeling and Simulation of Combat Active Replacement Factors (DC, I and L).
4.C.  Methods to Achieve Tasked Readiness Objectives in Support of Support Management (CG, II MEF).
4.D.  Cost-Benefit Analysis of Increased Reliance on Appropriated Funds in Marine and Family Programs Division (DC, M and RA).
4.E.  Advancement Roadmap Toward USMC Big Data Analytics (DC, CD and I).
4.F.  Logistics Vehicle Mix Study (DC, CD and I).
4.G.  MAGTF Tactical Transportation of Bulk Fuel (DC, CD and I).
4.H.  Marine Corps Enterprise Network Tools Analysis (DC, CD and I).
4.I.  Tactical Motor Transportation Cargo Analysis (DC, CD and I).
4.J.  Marine Corps Security Cooperation Group Assessment Process Improvement Study (CO, MCSCG).
5.  The OAD government study lead appointed to oversee each accepted study will contact the agency POC as provided in the study nomination to prepare for study execution.  Those study nominations not listed above were declined for execution.  POCs for declined study nominations will be contacted via email by the Director, External Analysis Division. 
6.  Marine Corps Commands and Activities that have commissioned studies and analysis outside of the Marine Corps Studies System (MCSS) are required to notify OAD (C 19) of such initiatives, to include the purpose and scope of their respective efforts.  Additionally, electronic copies of completed studies and analytical efforts shall be provided to OAD (C 19) for inclusion into the MCSS repository.  This can be accomplished by emailing: mcss@usmc.mil.
7.  This message also announces the MCSS Call for Studies for the 2nd QTR of FY19 and solicits nominations for relevant and impactful studies.  While the Studies Review Board (SRB) will consider all nominations, preference will be given to those soliciting analytical support to issues derived from recently signed Naval concepts as applied within the context of a Joint campaign against near-peer adversaries (e.g. Littoral Operations in Contested Environments (LOCE) and Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO)).  Examples include nominations related to the organization, equipment, and use of Littoral Combat Groups (LCGs) and EABO in future conflicts versus the pacing threat established in the Defense Planning Guidance.  The unique role of Marine forces operating within blunt and contact layers, the development of theater specific long-range connectors, and the innovative use of maritine pre-positioning force operation (MPF)/Military Sealift Command (MSC)/Amphibious shipping.  The nomination period ends 13 February 2019 with the SRB scheduled for 20 February 2019.
8.  Action.  Organizations and individuals interested in submitting a study nomination shall meet the following requirements:
8.A.  Nominations must have approval and support, at the submitting command, of a senior officer (Colonel/GS-15 civilian or above), who shall be the study sponsor.
8.B.  Each Study Project Officer (SPO), assigned by the study sponsor, must be a Marine or government employee, contractors are not permitted to act as the SPO.  The SPO must be available to assist in developing the performance work statement or study plan, have sufficient time at his/her current assignment to support study performer(s), and assist with the collection of data and completion of the study.
8.C.  The nominations should address a problem that is predominantly quantitative and has available, accurate data.
9.  Nominations will be submitted via email.  You may request a nomination form by emailing mcss@usmc.mil.  This form is the only acceptable form for submission.  Nominations submitted using any other form shall be returned for resubmission.  Completed forms shall be submitted via email to mcss@usmc.mil.
10.  Nominations may be submitted at any time however, non-urgent requirements will be held until the next SRB.
11.  Assistance and consultation in shaping study nominations is available from the Director, External Analysis Division, Mr. James Evans at james.a.evans@usmc.mil.  To obtain additional information regarding OAD study nomination submissions, please visit http:(slash)(slash)www.mccdc.marines.mil/Units/OAD/Marine-Corps-Study-System.aspx .
12.  Questions regarding the MCSS process may be directed to Lisa Watts, email:  lisa.watts@usmc.mil.
13.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General D. H. Berger, Deputy Commandant, Combat Development and Integration.//